Janet Whittle shows how to draw a great selection of wild flowers in wonderfully easy stages. If you have never drawn before you will find this approach simple, effective and inspirational. Starting off with basic shapes, the flowers are developed using a two colour teaching method which is fun to follow and promises good results. In this book, Janet includes many popular flowers including honeysuckle, violets, anemones, bluebells, poppies, foxgloves, violets, pansies and cornflowers. Once you have tried some of the flower shapes, you will soon discover the delights of choosing your own subjects and creating your own drawings.

Vere Temple's guide to drawing wild flowers discusses the best methods for sketching them in their spring and summer varieties, along with the autumn berries and seedpods. Temple encourages the artist to look for the rhythm and movement in the lines and curves of the flower. "Passionate interest is essential to the production of good drawings." This is a reprint of the 1942 title.

Full of botanical information as well as clear step-by-step guidance and advice on basic equipment and how to work in various media, this book is for the increasing number of beginners and more experienced artists who want to draw and paint with botanical accuracy.

The author presents this nature drawing guide that teaches you how to master drawing flowers from sketching and shading to washes and blending. With Noelle's easy and energetic lessons, absolutely anyone--regardless of ability--can learn to draw the natural world. Beginning with delicate cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and lacy ferns, lessons build to composing stunning bouquets of flowers and majestic landscapes. You'll also discover how to draw animals such as colorful fish and birds in flight, as well as mammals like stoic camels and the mighty polar bear. Through the lessons on technique combined with clear, detailed instructions, you'll gain the expertise and confidence that will allow you to quickly build your skills, discover your own personal style, and achieve beautiful botanical and animal illustrations.

Simple instructions for drawing a variety of flowers with brief information about their characteristics and uses.